SA · Light Council
Stone Well, SA, 5352
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Suburb snapshot
Stone Well is a small locality in the Light area, home to around 110 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show median weekly rent around $495, a quieter amenity profile than busier neighbouring suburbs, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.
Population
- Population
- 110
- Median age
- 46
- Median household income / week
- $1,687
- Dwelling vacancy
- 0%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 0 of 42
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,777
- Employment rate
- 55.3%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 0 / 0 / 0
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Flats / units (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $490
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $500
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $495
Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Data sources & freshness
- SA Housing Authority rent & sales reports — Government of South Australia · Period: 1 January - 31 March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.
16 planning-related records
2026· 1 proposal
June 2026
- Construction of a concrete swimming pool and associated pool fencing including a masonry wall fence134 MATTISKE RD STONE WELL SA 5352Under Assessment
2025· 3 proposals
August 2025
- Construction of an agricultural building for implement storage in association with the existing viticulture land use70 SMYTH RD STONE WELL SA 5352Decision Made
March 2025
- Construction of Carport30 SMYTH RD STONE WELL SA 5352Decision Made
- Construction of an agricultural building for implement storage in association with the existing viticultural land use303 STONEWELL RD STONE WELL SA 5352Decision Made
2024· 3 proposals
October 2024
- New land use in addition to the existing winery comprising, a function venue for outdoor concerts. Including temporary stage, for no more than 5 events in a calendar year for a period of 5 years commencing 2025.142 STELZER RD STONE WELL SA 5352;44C STELZER RD STONE WELL SA 5352Under Assessment
May 2024
- General Storage Shed373 STONEWELL RD STONE WELL SA 5352Decision Made
April 2024
- Temporary stage for no more than 2 events in a calendar year for the period of 5 years (2024-2029)142 STELZER RD STONE WELL SA 5352Decision Made
2023· 4 proposals
October 2023
- Expansion to the existing winery to increase crush capacity to 250 tonnes per year and construction of a shop in the form of a cellar door.19 STELZER RD STONE WELL SA 5352Decision Made
August 2023
- Erection of a stage on event space at Peter Lehman Winery for the Odyssey Festival Concert on Saturday 21st October 202344C STELZER RD STONE WELL SA 5352Decision Made
April 2023
- Horse Keeping of two (2) horses43 HANISCH RD STONE WELL SA 5352Decision Made
- Verandah attached to existing dwelling16 SMYTH RD STONE WELL SA 5352Decision Made
2022· 1 proposal
September 2022
- Swimming pool, pool safety barrier and outbuilding to be used as a pool house with associated landscaping38 SMYTH RD STONE WELL SA 5352Under Assessment
2021· 3 proposals
November 2021
- Freestanding advertisement140 STELZER RD STONE WELL SA 5352Decision Made
October 2021
- Alterations and additions to existing winery building comprising a canopy19 STELZER RD STONE WELL SA 5352Decision Made
July 2021
- Demolition of existing outbuilding and construction of replacement outbuilding ancillary to existing dwelling21 STELZER RD STONE WELL SA 5352Decision Made
Other· 1 proposal
- PETER LEHMANN WINES PTY LIMITEDFood Production and Animal Plant ProcessingEPA licence
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Period: 2020–2026; 2021; 2022… · Updated on site
Amenities
3 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Whistler Barossa ValleyBeverages
- Peter Lehmann WinesWine
Para Road
- Wine
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 9/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 10/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via SA Planning geohub. Safer places from CFS designated locations.
Data sources & freshness
- Bushfire & hazard overlays (SA) — Government of South Australia · Period: current · Updated on site
Recent changes
- Alterations and additions to existing winery building comprising a canopyplanning19 STELZER RD STONE WELL SA 5352Lodged 18 Oct 2021 · Decision Made
- Construction of Carportplanning30 SMYTH RD STONE WELL SA 5352Lodged 19 Mar 2025 · Decision Made
- Construction of a concrete swimming pool and associated pool fencing including a masonry wall fenceplanning134 MATTISKE RD STONE WELL SA 5352Lodged 16 Jun 2026 · Under Assessment
- Construction of an agricultural building for implement storage in association with the existing viticultural land useplanning303 STONEWELL RD STONE WELL SA 5352Lodged 07 Mar 2025 · Decision Made
- Construction of an agricultural building for implement storage in association with the existing viticulture land useplanning70 SMYTH RD STONE WELL SA 5352Lodged 22 Aug 2025 · Decision Made
- Demolition of existing outbuilding and construction of replacement outbuilding ancillary to existing dwellingplanning21 STELZER RD STONE WELL SA 5352Lodged 07 Jul 2021 · Decision Made
- Erection of a stage on event space at Peter Lehman Winery for the Odyssey Festival Concert on Saturday 21st October 2023planning44C STELZER RD STONE WELL SA 5352Lodged 10 Aug 2023 · Decision Made
- Expansion to the existing winery to increase crush capacity to 250 tonnes per year and construction of a shop in the form of a cellar door.planning19 STELZER RD STONE WELL SA 5352Lodged 31 Oct 2023 · Decision Made
- Freestanding advertisementplanning140 STELZER RD STONE WELL SA 5352Lodged 03 Nov 2021 · Decision Made
- General Storage Shedplanning373 STONEWELL RD STONE WELL SA 5352Lodged 14 May 2024 · Decision Made
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Updated on site
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